Bruce M. Harris - Winter Park, FL
Attorney at Harris Harris Bauerle Lopez
Eminent Domain Lawyers in Winter Park, FL
222 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 100 Winter Park, FL 32789
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32
Years
Experience
Winter Park Eminent Domain Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Eminent Domain
Attorney Information
Overview
Bruce Harris practices law exclusively in the areas of property rights and eminent domain. He has handled hundreds of eminent domain cases on behalf of property owners and condemning authorities.
Bruce serves as an adjunct professor at both the University of Florida and Florida A & M University's College of Law. He teaches courses on eminent domain and land use. Bruce is a frequent speaker on the various issues concerning eminent domain. Bruce has published numerous articles on eminent domain and has twice chaired the National Eminent Domain Conference. He has taught eminent domain continuing education courses in Atlanta, Raleigh, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis and throughout Florida.
Born in Bartow, Florida, Bruce was raised in Orlando. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in history and received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law.
Bruce is a past president of the U.F. College of Law Alumni Council. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the College of Law and is also a member of the U.F. Library Leadership Board.
Bruce is an AV-rated trial attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Bruce M. Harris
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1993
J.D.
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 1989
B.A.
Major: History
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University of Florida, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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"Compensation for Takings of Private Property by State Governments", 8th Annual Eminent Domain Conference, Tampa, Florida, 2004
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When the Owner Sells you Down the River: The Assignability of E&O Claims Against the Design Professional, When the Owner Sells you Down the River: The Assignability of E&O Claims Against the Design Professional, 2004
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"Eminent Domain in Florida", University of Florida College of Law, Professor Alyson Flournoy, 2002
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"Design Professionals and the Standard of Care", University of Florida College of Engineering, Professor Chick Glagola, 2002
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"Approaches to Attorneys Fees in the States of the ACC", CLE International, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2002
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"Endangered Species Act & Habitat Conservation Planning", CLE International, Orlando, Florida, 2002
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"Approaches to Attorneys Fees in States of the SEC", CLE International, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
- "Taking of Property by Eminent Domain", National Business Institute, Orlando, Florida, 2001
Published Works
Articles
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CLE International's National Eminent Domain Conference, Co-Chair (2006-2009)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1994
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- University of Florida College of Law (Trustee)
- University of Florida Smathers Library Systems (Trustee)
- Trinity Preparatory School, 2001 - 2006 (Trustee)
- Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival, 1998 - 2003 (Trustee)
- University of Florida College of Law Alumni Council, 1999 (President)
- St. Michael's Episcopal Church (Junior Warden)
- Florida Blue Key, 1993 (President)
- University of Florida Homecoming, 1991 - Present (General Chairman)
- Urban Think Foundation (Founder and Chairman)
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Contact
222 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Suite 100
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: 407-843-0112
Fax: 407-843-0444
Email: Send a message
Website: http://hhblfl.com
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